Overview

• Bernhard Seifert confirmed first Tapinoma magnum colonies in Dresden-Langebrück and a Coswig garden center, marking the species’ eastward expansion into Saxony.
• In Kehl the ants nested inside electrical and distribution boxes, causing power and internet outages and prompting local hot-water treatments.
• Researchers trace the spread of these supercolonies primarily to imported Mediterranean potted plants sold at garden centers.
• Landau has launched an online portal and scheduled on-site inspections to help residents identify infestations and assess their extent.
• The Tapinoma Research Project advises against indoor insecticides and recommends informed community involvement alongside municipal control measures.